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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,292.91, 7,304.25 and 3,054.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,292.91, 7,304.25 and 3,054.88 is: 4,215.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,292.91 : 7,304.25 = 3,054.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,292.91/7,304.25 = 3,054.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,292.91x = 7,304.25 × 3,054.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,292.91x = 22,313,607.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,313,607.24/5,292.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,215.75

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